Dunn-Edwards Catalina Green (DET 501) Paint Color

What color is Catalina Green (DET 501)?

Catalina Green (DET 501) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Catalina Green (DET 501) is #859475, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 148, 117).

In the RGB color model, Catalina Green (DET 501) has a red value of 133, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.1% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 20.9% yellow, and 42.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 89° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation, and 52.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Catalina Green (DET 501) has a hue of 89° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation and 58.0 % brightness/value.

Catalina Green (DET 501) is cool or warm?

The color Catalina Green (DET 501) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Catalina Green (DET 501)?

Catalina Green (DET 501) has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 27 puts Dunn-Edwards Catalina Green (DET 501) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.